The Days Keep Coming

The days keep coming

As one comes to a close

Another has its beginning 

Both are unconcerned with our plans

Oblivious 

To joyous events

To tragic happenings 

To births

To deaths

To exuberant celebrations

To solemn commemorations

To whatever occasion may fall

Within each twenty-four hours

Weddings

Funerals

Birthday parties

Graduations

Same day

Billions upon billions

Living through each day

With events as myriad and diverse

As are those living them

Still, we wake

Still, we gather

We light candles 

We blow them out

We weep openly 

We laugh through tears 

 

We sing, we dance 

We live, we love 

As much as is possible 

We make the day ours 

Even if just for a moment 

While the days keep coming 

© Ron Simpson Jr.

July 27, 2025